When you think of the phrase ‘vulnerable population’ do seafarers come to mind? We had a ship come into port recently on which the crew had not been paid for 3 months. Because of communication difficulties and the complexity of systems in the maritime shipping industry, seafarers are vulnerable to a number of abuses. In this… [Read More]
A Letter from Fr. Stube Regarding the Fall Event
Dear Friends of SCI: This year we have challenged ourselves to make our Fall Event affordable for all in the port. This is in line with our role in the port of providing an accessible place where the people in all parts of the maritime industry might gather to network and socialize. We realized that… [Read More]
Fall Event 2015
Save the Date: Thursday, October 15th from 5:30-7:00 Come experience music through the decades! Lazaretto Ballroom More details out soon!
Ordinary Things
“We are not called by God to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” This quote has been on my mind a lot lately as I think about SCI’s mission and how we strive to carry out that mission on a day to day basis. Chatting with a seafarer over a cup… [Read More]
Together for the Common Good
Speakers: The Rev. Masud Ibn Syedullah, TSSF and Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat, Ph.D. Our Goal… This workshop will examine the more moderate expressions of Islam and Christianity to inform mutual understanding of cultural and religious support in the contemporary diverse workplace. Of particular note are the 32,000 seafarers who come to our port each year, making possible… [Read More]
Industry Changes Affect Seafaring Life
There are times when ship visiting can feel routine and mundane. But there are also days, like today, when you walk down the gangway with a full heart and a smile because of an experience you had on board. This morning I visited the Spiegelgracht, a ship carrying paper that was coming from Belguim. I… [Read More]
Think of Seafarers this Valentine’s Day!
Can’t think of anything to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day and have settled on the traditional gift of chocolate? You have seafarers to thank for that. Most of the chocolate available on the east coast is made from cocoa beans that come to us right here in Philadelphia. Pier 84 in South Philly, operated… [Read More]
Crochet Instructions
THE MAN’S HAT– CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS (SIZE SM/MED) You will need: Hook Size H/8-5.00MM Medium (4) Worsted Weight yarn *I used Red Heart Super Saver (you can use whatever colors you want, but medium to darker colors work best.) Abbreviations: Dc-Double Crochet Sc-Single Crochet Hdc-Half Double Crochet Sl St-Slip Stitch St-Stitch Hints: *Hat is worked in… [Read More]
Knitting Instructions
HAT Knitting Needles: Size 9 [5 1/2 mm] or size to give gauge. Gauge: 16 sts=2″; 11 1/2 rows + 2″ in Rib pat. Rib Pat Row 1: (Right Side): K 2, *P 2, K 2; rep from * across. Row 2: P 2, *K 2, P 2; rep from * across. Rep Rows 1… [Read More]
